'54 Clipper Antenna Switch Location

Posted by BigKev On 2010/1/2 5:55:30

I am looking for a reference, picture, or template that shows where the Power Antenna switch was mounted on the '54 Clippers (non-Super). Both the Supers and the Packard line cars mount the power Antenna switch under the headlamp switch. But on the Clippers (non-Super) that is where the ash receiver is located.

I have scoured the Service Manual and other references and have not been able to find any documentation on where the switch is supposed to be mounted on the Clippers.

Ross Miller sent me a note about the switch hole being 5 1/4" to the left of the headlight switch. But I just want to confirm that before I start drilling the dash.

There is a diagram in the Accessories section of the service manual, but once again that is for the Packard line cars and the Super Clippers, and the '53 and prior cars. The only two holes I see that far on the left of the dash would be the optional Rear Speaker Switch, or the ignition switch on earlier models.

I figure there must have been a something included with the power antenna accessories in '54 that had instructions on where to mount on the switch on the Clippers. I wouldn't think Packard would just let the dealer select a spot of their own choosing.